Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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